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Perth’s underground smackdown

By lachlan.denney@postgrad.curtin.edu.au on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on July 7, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Fashion that doesn’t cost the Earth

By Megan West on April 11, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Amazing artwork created using environmentally friendly materials.

Rehabilitation in colour

By Jake Santa Maria on April 7, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Fremantle street artist works with local service to help tackle drug and alcohol addiction in the port city.

Armadale golf delay

By Melanta Motilal on April 7, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Future managers want the course in exceptional condition before reopening to the public.

Taking bird conservation to new heights

By Georgia Holman on April 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Zoologist prepares for flight of a lifetime.

Story dogs help kids to read

By Daniel Morris on April 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Attentive canine companions coming to a primary school near you.

Jockeys give show jumping a go

By Michael Heaton on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

WA-first equestrian extravaganza planned for April 22.

Mirrabooka’s mural masterpiece

By Karina Vakil on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Subjects to be located, and cracks to be filled, after ageing artwork cracks a mention on State Heritage Office website.

Illegal gym-migrants

By Ernest Tse on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

There’s no such thing as a free workout, fitness club managers say.

Anzac heritage bungle

By WI Reporters on March 28, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Gallipoli veteran’s family home of ‘no cultural heritage significance’, city’s elected officials contend.

When is a restaurant not a restaurant?

By WI Reporters on March 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

When it’s a brand new Maccas, apparently.

Free parking plan for South Perth foreshore

By WI Reporters on March 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Life could become a bit cheaper for people who drive to the river and ferry.

Sewage station cafe blocked

By WI Reporters on March 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Back to the drawing board for Langley Park landmark.

University sugar babies

By keely liron on March 20, 2017

The rise of the ‘Sugar Daddy’, and the Perth students who turn to them for financial support.

Maccas plans 24/7 drive-thru across the road from Curtin

By WI Reporters on March 16, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )
Mcdonald's near curtin university

Fast food outlet recommended for approval at Waterford Plaza, not far from WA’s biggest university.

Curtin Students Run ‘Pop Up’ Election Newsroom

By Glynn Greensmith on March 8, 2017

Check out Curtin journalism students running a state election newsroom in partnership with WAToday.

IGA 5, Woolies 1 in Perth food conviction stakes

By WI Reporters on December 21, 2016

Central office says it’s working to ensure that all IGAs comply with hygiene laws.

The Naked Truth

By Shannon Crosby on December 9, 2016

What exactly does it feel like to have your private images shared with the world?

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